Simra is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257202, the Census 2011 record lists 1,003 people in 157 households and the reported area is 163 hectares. The local references include Siriyawa Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 20 km.
In short:
Simra is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257202 and 1,003 people in 157 households.
Village Code257202
Population1,003
Households157
Area163 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati
Detailed village profile
Simra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,003 people, 163 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Simra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Simra falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 257202.
The record lists 1,003 people living in 157 households.
The reported village area is 163 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Sherghati.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Simra
Census Village Code
257202
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gaya
District Census Code
236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mohanpur
Sub-district Census Code
01509
CD Block
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat
Siriyawa
Households
157
Population
1,003
Male Population
505
Female Population
498
Sex Ratio
986.14
Area
163 hectares
Area
1.63 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density615.34 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.39 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share33.6%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.4%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share75.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Simra in the official administrative record. Census village code 257202, Siriyawa Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257202
CD Block Code
0497
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Siriyawa
Location and Distance
Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Simra, about 20 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Mohanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
163 hectares
Area
1.63 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,003 people in 157 households, with 505 male residents and 498 female residents. The average household size is 6.39, and SC share is 33.6% and ST share is 0.4% for Simra. Population density works out to about 615.34 people per sq km.
Total Households
157
Total Population
1,003
Male Population
505
Female Population
498
Sex Ratio
986.14
Average Household Size
6.39
SC Population
337
SC Male Population
154
SC Female Population
183
SC Population Share
33.6
ST Population
4
ST Male Population
1
ST Female Population
3
ST Population Share
0.4
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Simra list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Simra include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
22.7 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
91 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Simra include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Simra include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Simra is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Simra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 120.7 hectares and irrigated land is 91 hectares (75.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
19.6
Net Area Sown In Hectares
120.7
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
29.7 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
91.0
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.